NEW:Anti-fracking rally in Malton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. Saturday 25 April 2015. Approximately 700 people marched through Malton to protest against Third Energy (owned by Barclays Bank) plans to frack in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. Impromptu piano music by Finn Barnaby. Watch Part 2.

Malton butcher Derek Fox tempts Lynda Beast with sausages.

Lynda Beast in Malton Market Place being serenaded by Derek Fox, the famous Malton butcher. Derek is photographed here attempting to woo Miss Beast with a string of his famous sausages. More about Lynda Beast. Visit Derek Fox.

Mick Paley’s melodious melons and Lynda Beast

Mick Paley, from Paley’s Fruit and Vegetable shop in Malton market place, shows his prize melons to Lynda Beast. It was love at first sight.

Malton Food Lovers Festival 2012 attracted celebrity chefs from far and wide. Rumour has it that even the French made it over the water to Malton to sample the delights on offer.

The Shed Comes To Town (Malton 2003). A two day festival of music presented by The Shed and the most successful open-air art event in Malton’s history. The music, weather and atmosphere were amazing!

Featuring the Snake Davis Band, Ian McMillan, Hank Wangford and the Lost Cowboys, the Annie Whitehead Band and Billy Jenkins with the Blues Collective. Sponsored by Sirdar Spinning Limited with additional support from Ryedale businesses, Arts Council England and Arts and Business, Yorkshire. (Described by North Yorkshire Police as the quietest Friday and Saturday nights on record!)